Assemblyman McKevitt To Sponsor Blood Drive

January 10, 2012

Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow), in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services, will be sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carle Place Fire Department, 460 Broadway in Carle Place.

Donors must have a valid ID, weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 16 years of age (16-year-olds need parental consent, and those 76 years of age and older need a doctor’s note), eat well and be well hydrated prior to the appointment, and not have gotten a tattoo within the past 12 months. Please call 1-800-688-0900 for further questions regarding medical eligibility.

“Blood is a precious resource that can save lives, and I encourage all community members to donate,” said McKevitt.